EXPOSED GRID CEILING SYSTEMS INSTALLATION GUIDE

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1 EXPOSED GRID CEILING SYSTEMS INSTALLATION GUIDE

2 rondo duo EXPOSED GRID CEILING SYSTEM VARIOUS RONDO DUO COMPONENTS INTRODUCTION Rondo DUO Exposed Grid Ceiling System is a practical ceiling system which has a complete range of main sections and complementary parts so that you can adapt the modules to suit your design needs. The DUO System allows for integration with other Rondo suspended ceiling systems in the same place and is available in both seismic and acoustic designs. It is also able to support acoustic and plasterboard ceiling tiles in non-fire rated environments. SUITABLE FOR Steel Ceiling Grid Systems Aluminium Ceiling Grid Systems Drop-in Configurations One-way semi-concealed configurations Acoustic Systems available (by design) Seismic Systems available (by design) Bulkhead Designs Lineal Diffusers SPECIAL FEATURES Available in pre-finished steel Double rows of embossed stitching on tees to increase torsional strength Able to be removed/reinstalled without damage Main tee slots every 00mm for Cross Tees gives extra layout flexibility Unique Zipper box, better protects and stores product VARIOUS RONDO DUO COMPONENTS DUO DUO DUO 6 DUO WHY USE DUO The smart design of Rondo DUO components means they are easily assembled on site, and can be adjusted or replaced without damage. Cross Tees will positively lock into each other through the with a gentle push, to create a sturdy structure for your ceiling components * 705 All components have been designed and tested by Rondo engineers to meet the requirements of suspended ceiling codes in both Australia and New Zealand. Our DUO System has been supplied to countless prestigious projects around Australia and the world including the University of South Australia Health Innovation Building, Fiona Stanley Hospital in Perth and RMIT Swanston University in Melbourne. 706* Note that this brochure is intended to be used as a guide only; full details should be obtained via the Rondo website. Rondo recommends installation by a qualified tradesperson and that you ensure you are referring to the latest version of this guide by comparing it to the one on our website * These products are additional DUO components that are not featured in this guide.

3 rondo duo TYPICAL APPLICATION DETAILS 70 Joiner Select your preferred grid layout to suit either 200 x or x ceiling panels as shown in Table, selecting the relevant cross tee based on the weight of the ceiling tile. FIGURE : WALL ANGLE JOINERS 76 Joiner 2 Set the grid out from the middle of the room to maintain equal cut panels to opposite walls. 3 Mark the ceiling height on the walls and fix the perimeter trim with suitable fasteners at max. mm centres, ensuring the fixing is made into the studs. Mitre the corner intersections and use joiners to connect angles as per Figure. TABLE : TEE SPACING/MAX. ALLOWABLE LOADS SYSTEM A DUO 2 B DUO 2 FACE SIZE mm SPACING OF M/TS mm SPACING OF X/TS mm ALLOWABLE LOAD kg/m 2 kg MAX. WEIGHT OF LIGHT FITTINGS kg Fix the suspension brackets as per Figures 2 & 6. Ensure the suspension brackets are installed at no more than 200mm centres and spaced 200mm on either side. Ensure the hanger points are set out so that hangers adjacent to the perimeter walls are no more than from the wall unless otherwise specified. 5 Assemble the suspension clip to the suspension rods that have been pre-cut to length to suit your suspension drop. Ensure the suspension is vertical. C DUO MAIN TEE REF PART NO LENGTH 6 Ensure the pre-punched slots on the line up, and fit the to the clips, as per Figure 4. The s should now be spaced 200mm apart and suspended 200mm between hangers. Stagger joints between adjacent s Ensure the integrated self locking joiners on Main Tees are properly locked together. Where s abut the wall trim, secure with the relevant stabiliser clip as per Figure CROSS TEE REF PART NO LENGTH DUO DUO 2 8 Fix Cross Tees into position through the slots in the with a gentle push. The opposing cross tees positively lock together as per Figure 5. The slots in the are spaced 00mm apart to ensure the correct space is maintained between the Cross Tees (mm apart for a 200 x panel). Cross Tees abutting the wall trim should be secured with the relevant clip, as per Figure 3, at not more than 800mm centres unless otherwise specified. Finally, align and level the grid by adjusting the suspension clips up or down using a string line or laser as a guide A B C

4 Rondo 2 5mm suspension rod Rondo 274 suspension rod bracket Span of main tee 200mm between hangers 200 x ceiling panels Tile hold-down clip (optional) Rondo DUO 2 Cross Tee Spacing of main tee 200mm One piece suspension clip Rondo Rondo FIGURE 2: TWO-WAY EXPOSED CEILING SYSTEM DETAIL 705 Stabiliser SQUEEZE 706 Stabiliser FIGURE 3: STABILISER CLIPS FIGURE 4: INSTALLING THE RONDO SUSPENSION CLIP CrossTee Self-locking butt joint rod bracket Part No 534 rod bracket Part No 547 FIGURE 5: MAIN AND CROSS TEE JOINTING CROSS FIGURE 6: ALTERNATIVE SUSPENSION BRACKETS For more complex technical details, view the Rondo Professional Design Manual or speak to a stockist in our Rondo Partner Network. Download a copy of the Manual and locate a Rondo Partner by visiting our website.

5 The installation of troffer type light fittings can be accommodated by installing additional cross tees, but ensuring the weight of the light fitting is borne by the main tees only as in Figure 7. NOTE: To ensure the weight of the fitting does not compromise the integrity of the grid, additional hangers should be installed adjacent to the fitting if none already exist. See Table for maximum weight of light fittings. FIGURE 7: LIGHT FITTING DETAIL BULKHEADS Changes in ceiling levels can be accommodated by the introduction of vertical bulkheads which can be constructed using plasterboard or ceiling panels as shown in Figures 8 &. More detailed information on bulkhead construction, or other DUO applications such as One Way Exposed ceilings, sloping DUO ceilings, linear diffusers, and securing partition head tracks to grid, is available in the Rondo Professional Design Manual on the Rondo website, Angle Bracket 247 Direct Fixing 2 Rod 247 Direct Fixing 220mm min max max 2 Rod max Top Cross Rail max Rondo Steel Stud and Track framing as nominated, braced to structure Wall Angle 708 Bulkhead 3 2 Locking Key Furring Channel Building Board Ceiling Tile 77 Bulkhead Wall Angle Ceiling Tile Wall Angle Ceiling Tile FIGURE 8: SQUARELINE BULKHEAD DETAIL (VERTICAL EXPOSED GRID) FIGURE : SQUARELINE BULKHEAD DETAIL (VERTICAL KEY-LOCK /STEEL STUD SYSTEM)

6 rondo services MUCH MORE THAN JUST QUALITY PRODUCTS We go beyond supplying you with quality products. We give you access to a full suite of tools and services to help you get the job done right and with the confidence that we ll support you every step of the way. TECHNICAL SUPPORT We offer expert technical advice from our team of professional Engineers and Technical Representatives who can support you from beginning concepts all the way through to building completion. WRITTEN WARRANTY Our products are 00% code compliant and we guarantee that they ll perform to our exacting specifications with a written warranty to give you added peace of mind. PRODUCT QUALITY Our state-of-the-art manufacturing technology ensures you receive the highest quality product, with most of our roll-formed products manufactured from the strength of BlueScope Steel. QUALITY CONTROL We have a reputation for uncompromising quality and total code compliance. Our certification to internationally recognised, Lloyd s Register Quality Assurance ISO 00 is evidence of this. DELIVERY SERVICE We offer a reliable and efficient delivery service, with products delivered in full and on time whether it is on site or to store. TECHNICAL RESOURCES We ve developed marketleading technical resources that are available in print and digitally to help you get the job done. REPUTATION It s our reputation for high-quality products backed by exceptional customer service that has led to us being behind the best buildings around the world. It s a reputation you can rely on. ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE We can offer you additional Green Points due to our participation in the Environmental Sustainability Charter and our Environmental Management System is accredited to ISO400. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY Through purchasing Rondo products, you are also supporting local communities we give back to. We re focused to help kids with cancer, with our main partner, The Kids Cancer Project. Their goal is to reduce the rate of childhood cancer through funded research initiatives. RONDO, DUO and KEY-LOCK are registered trademarks of Rondo Building Services Pty Ltd. ABN First Printed MAY 200. Revised MARCH 20.